Communication jobs and technology, how will this change our view of the world?

Recently, we have been discussing the future of technology and many of my classes, especially Com435. The idea of technology being the next big step in careers in our society, is an excited, yet scary idea. We worry about outsourcing jobs, not just to other people in other countries, but to computers and technologies that seemed to be able to work faster, create better products and produce more revenue that the average human. But unfortunately as good as technology is in developing our society, it leaves many of our potential employees in the dark. We get these degrees in college to know the tricks of the trade and to be able to complete tasks, but if we don't know how to operate the equipment and technology that are advancing these trades, we are left with no knowledge of how to do the job that will advance our careers.

So what do we do? How do we solve this problem of communication jobs and emerging technologies? That is the question I am addressing here today. I want to know your thoughts on how emerging technologies and jobs can work hand in hand to better our society, rather than work against each other in competing for positions.

Internships. Are they necessary for landing a job?

I'm getting closer and closer to graduation, and several school officials have expressed to me that they wish me to get an internship before graduation. That's all well and good, but first, I really don't have time for one between full-time school and full-time work . Second, a good half of the internships that they're trying to hook me up with aren't paid internships.

They make it seem like if I don't do an internship, I'll never get anything more than an entry level job, ever (yes, I've told them my current job situation) Anyway, bottom line is, are internships really necessary for success? In my situation, is real-world, full-time job experience in my field good enough?

In my personal opinion, i have not had a internship specific to my field of study, but i have had work experience. And i think that is what employers are looking for, experience. You can take any experience and look at the core values, and operations of that company and relate it to another company.

But, most experts say that it is important to land an internship. And it this economy, even if you are graduating in the Spring, you might not be landing a full-time position as an employee right off the bat, and here is where internships might be useful to you.

Communication Skills are ESSENTIAL in the job market

I never thought that job hunting was ever going to be easy, especially in the midst of a recession; but I also hadn’t anticipated having my normal speech taken away from me so swiftly either.

Every application I look at seems to say that it is essential to have excellent communication skills, especially in the field of Human Resources, Public Relations, Coordination and many others.

Most jobs require someone with good communication skills. But its not only important to be able to hold a conversation, but have an extensive vocabulary.I would argue that it is easier to have good communication skills with an average vocabulary. If you don’t know how to talk flourished, it is harder to talk above others who may feel you are just trying to make them feel less intelligent than you. What is more important than knowing big words is knowing how to use the “small” words that you do know properly.

Learn proper grammar, and you will do much better with communication. Also, learning how to speak, such as body language and non-verbal, will go a long way toward making you look intelligent without making you look arrogant (which is the biggest problem facing those who know words like loquacious).

If you still feel you would prefer using “big” words, make sure you know how to use them properly. :)

Although the economy may be showing signs of recovery, companies that are hiring are still few and far between in communication fields.

If you are looking for a job in the PR industry, there have been signs of growth as well, as agencies have reported adding mid-level and senior-level staff and corporate recruiters have noticed increased interest from clients. Yet, this doesn't mean that there is going to be a free for all when it coming to the hiring process, companies are mentioning that they are going to be prudent in the upcoming quarters.

Many economists say that health care is strong across the board in hiring, from pharmaceutical to nonprofits to the b-to-b companies. But, even job seekers in the PR industry are remaining cautious as they weigh the uncertainties of a new company or industry.

Overall, it is important to remember that you are not in this boat alone, and that across teh nation there are companies, as well as, job seekers being cautious and waiting, as we see 2009 come to an end, to see what 2010 has in store for our economy.